As You Were 1946 - 1950 (Five-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Australian War Memorial
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 1946
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Moderate signs of age and handling. Boards show scattered marks and speckling, and DJs exhibit light moisture damage, with some chipping and edge wear consistent with shelf use. Corners are bumped, and the book block displays foxing, particularly along the top and fore edges. Internally, the pages remain clean and structurally sound, with no loose bindings or major defects. As You Were - 1950 no DJ.
This five-volume set presents a comprehensive visual and narrative record of Australia's armed forces in the immediate post-World War II era. Produced by the Australian War Memorial, it chronicles the activities, traditions, and transformations of the Army, Navy, and Air Force from 1946 to 1950, capturing the shift from wartime operations to peacetime responsibilities. Each volume illustrates service life through photographs, personal accounts, and official documentation, highlighting ceremonial duties, training regimens, and the evolving role of defence personnel in a changing geopolitical landscape. The series argues for the enduring relevance of military service in shaping national identity and preserving historical memory. This complete set stands as a cornerstone for collectors and historians seeking an authentic portrayal of Australia's postwar defence narrative.
Author: Australian War Memorial
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 1946
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Moderate signs of age and handling. Boards show scattered marks and speckling, and DJs exhibit light moisture damage, with some chipping and edge wear consistent with shelf use. Corners are bumped, and the book block displays foxing, particularly along the top and fore edges. Internally, the pages remain clean and structurally sound, with no loose bindings or major defects. As You Were - 1950 no DJ.
This five-volume set presents a comprehensive visual and narrative record of Australia's armed forces in the immediate post-World War II era. Produced by the Australian War Memorial, it chronicles the activities, traditions, and transformations of the Army, Navy, and Air Force from 1946 to 1950, capturing the shift from wartime operations to peacetime responsibilities. Each volume illustrates service life through photographs, personal accounts, and official documentation, highlighting ceremonial duties, training regimens, and the evolving role of defence personnel in a changing geopolitical landscape. The series argues for the enduring relevance of military service in shaping national identity and preserving historical memory. This complete set stands as a cornerstone for collectors and historians seeking an authentic portrayal of Australia's postwar defence narrative.